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title: "Provision of Frontline Digitisation Support - Digital Systems Solutions Health Check Assurance"
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# Provision of Frontline Digitisation Support - Digital Systems Solutions Health Check Assurance

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3cdc7b85-dd04-4b5d-bf94-6b4396d4e6de

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Frontline Digitisation Support - Digital Systems Solutions Health Check Assurance." This procurement falls under the Systems and Technical Consultancy Services category and encompasses services related to Electronic Patient Records implementation. The contracts, amounting to a combined value not exceeding £333,333.00 excluding VAT, have been awarded through a selective procurement method via a dynamic purchasing system. The competition reference is C119826 under Lot 4: System Transformation. The contract period starts from 28th March 2024 and extends until 27th March 2026, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The services will be delivered across England.

This tender provides multiple opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in digital systems solutions and health check assurance. The procurement process has selected specialist suppliers, such as Xylem Partners Ltd, Evolution Recruitment Solutions, and Apira Limited, each offering deep domain capability in Electronic Patient Records. These suppliers will deploy their subject matter expertise, making it a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the health IT sector to demonstrate their prowess and secure long-term contracts with NHS organisations. Participating in such a dynamic and selective procurement system can also enhance a company's visibility and credibility in the public healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) has awarded three zero value call-off contracts for the provision of specialist services and capability which will be deployed to deliver digital systems solutions health check assurance that SCW is commissioned to lead, on behalf of NHS England and other customers. The awarded suppliers will provide deep domain capability and subject matter expertise of Electronic Patient Records implementation. The call off contract is for a period of 12 months with the option to extend by a further 12 months. The total combined call off contract values will not exceed PS333,333.00 excluding VAT. This requirement has been procured via a further competition utilising the SCW Consultancy Services Dynamic Purchasing System 2.0, reference C119826 - Lot 4: System Transformation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f7b573-6b12-4136-a023-25cf03433cc8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2024 - 27 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH, HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 5PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | APIRA; EVOLUTION RECRUITMENT SOLUTIONS; XYLEM PARTNERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2024 at 10:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f7b573-6b12-4136-a023-25cf03433cc8
- 26 Apr 2024 at 11:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f7b573-6b12-4136-a023-25cf03433cc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59f7b573-6b12-4136-a023-25cf03433cc8
  16th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0648dd4-6f44-4612-86ab-62d63b862772
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8685564-9380-4fb5-8df1-4186211544c9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0c7b089-2121-4a94-82b2-82acc7a7d0bc

## Notice URLs

- https://www.scwcsu.nhs.uk/

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